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County Durham Surpasses Pre-Covid Jobs with Green Initiatives

1/16/2025

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County Durham's employment and productivity have exceeded pre-Covid levels, thanks to the Inclusive Economic Strategy initiated in December 2022.
Over 150 actions have been taken to enhance job quality and promote green economy initiatives.
More than 2,000 residents received employability support, benefiting 200 businesses through the Business Growth Programme.
Key investments include new business parks, electric vehicle infrastructure, and community projects like Seaham Garden Village.
The council targets an increase of 13,500 jobs by 2035 and will review the Delivery Plan for continuous improvement.

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Story summary

County Durham's employment and productivity have exceeded pre-Covid levels, thanks to the Inclusive Economic Strategy initiated in December 2022.
Over 150 actions have been taken to enhance job quality and promote green economy initiatives.
More than 2,000 residents received employability support, benefiting 200 businesses through the Business Growth Programme.
Key investments include new business parks, electric vehicle infrastructure, and community projects like Seaham Garden Village.
The council targets an increase of 13,500 jobs by 2035 and will review the Delivery Plan for continuous improvement.